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Set the Stage, by the numbers

Every figure below comes from real financed deals — what buyers paid, where, and how the loans performed.

SBA Franchise Directory: listed ✓ (identifier S6807)

26 deals since 2020 · typical deal $287K · 0% failure rate

26

Deals since 2020

$287K

Typical deal

18

Deals since FY2025

0%

Failure rate (FY20–23)

Set the Stage buyers almost always make it — a 0% failure rate puts it among the safest franchise bets on record.

What buyers pay for Set the Stage

Most Set the Stage deals financed between $150K and $300K. Above $300K, you're paying more than 75% of buyers did — make the seller earn it.

Monthly payment (10-yr)
$3,994
Down payment (10%)
$32K
Cash to close (all-in)
$43K

Estimates at today's rates and standard 7(a) terms. Not a loan offer.

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Available cash (you'll need ~$43K)

Experience

Recent financings

  • NOELYNN LLC dba SET THE STAGE ALONG THE MERRIMACK in Merrimack, NH — $300K (2026) · United Midwest Savings Bank National Association
  • Sam & Karli, Inc. in Dallas, TX — $250K (2026) · United Midwest Savings Bank National Association
  • Franktown Design, Inc. in Parker, CO — $486K (2025) · PBandT Bank
  • SHORT HILLS STAGING LLC dba SET THE STAGE - SUMMIT SHORT HILLS in Berkeley Heights, NJ — $300K (2025) · United Midwest Savings Bank National Association
  • HELLOCROW INC. in Springdale, AR — $300K (2025) · United Midwest Savings Bank National Association
  • Libras and Lowriders LLC dba Set The Stage Queen City in Charlotte, NC — $300K (2025) · United Midwest Savings Bank National Association
  • Kalynn Designs, LLC dba Set the Stage Columbus North in Delaware, OH — $300K (2025) · United Midwest Savings Bank National Association
  • J & S DESIGN STUDIOS L.L.C. dba SET THE STAGE WEST MICHIGAN in Allendale, MI — $300K (2025) · United Midwest Savings Bank National Association
  • Shinrin-yoku LLC dba Set The Stage Cobb Marietta in Atlanta, GA — $300K (2025) · United Midwest Savings Bank National Association
  • Georgia Vermilion, LLC dba Set The Stage Athens Lake Country in Eatonton, GA — $300K (2025) · United Midwest Savings Bank National Association

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Who funds Set the Stage — and where

Every dot is a financed Set the Stage — 26 mapped.

Financed Set the Stage locations — list all 26 as text

Top lenders for this brand

  1. 1.United Midwest Savings Bank National Association(17)
  2. 2.The Huntington National Bank(2)
  3. 3.Eastern Bank(2)
  4. 4.Platinum Bank(1)
  5. 5.CDC Small Business Finance Corp.(1)

Most active states

  1. 1.Georgia (4 loans)
  2. 2.Texas (3 loans)
  3. 3.Colorado (3 loans)
  4. 4.Arizona (2 loans)
  5. 5.Massachusetts (2 loans)
  6. 6.Florida (1 loans)
  7. 7.Nevada (1 loans)
  8. 8.New Jersey (1 loans)

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Common questions

How much does a Set the Stage cost to buy or open?

The typical deal for Set the Stage is $287K across 26 transactions since 2020. With the SBA's 10% minimum down payment, that points to roughly $32K of buyer cash on a typical deal.

How risky is Set the Stage?

0% of Set the Stage's FY2020–23 deals failed and were written off. Under 1% is excellent; 1–3% is normal; above 3% deserves hard questions before the LOI.

Can I finance a Set the Stage with an SBA loan?

Yes — Set the Stage has been SBA-financed 18 times since FY2025, which means it clears the SBA Franchise Directory requirement regularly. Confirm current listing before signing an LOI.

Buying a Set the Stage franchise

Most Set the Stage buyers finance the purchase or build-out with an SBA 7(a) loan — up to 90% of the cost with roughly 10% down. The typical Set the Stage deal financed for $287K, which points to about $32K of buyer cash on a typical purchase. Set the Stage is listed in the SBA Franchise Directory (identifier S6807), so it's eligible to finance today — confirm current listing with your lender before the LOI. See the lenders that already fund Set the Stage — a bank that knows the brand approves faster — or pre-qualify for financing to see your likely loan size first.

AI summary

This profile summarizes public SBA financing activity for Set the Stage — lender activity, typical loan sizes, financing history, and risk and failure signals where available — via CapBench SBA Intelligence. CapBench is not a lender.

Source: CapBench SBA Intelligence, based on public SBA, lender, franchise, FDIC, and related records. CapBench is not a lender and does not guarantee financing.

Agent summary

This page summarizes public SBA 7(a) financing for Set the Stage — typical deal size, the lenders that fund the brand, geography, and failure-rate context — from CapBench SBA Intelligence. Set the Stage is confirmed in the SBA Franchise Directory here; CapBench is not a lender and does not sell franchises.

  • 26 SBA 7(a) deals since 2020
  • $287K typical deal
  • 18 deals since FY2025
  • 0% failure rate (FY20–23 cohort)
  • SBA Franchise Directory: listed (identifier S6807)
  • Top lenders: United Midwest Savings Bank National Association, The Huntington National Bank, Eastern Bank

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Data freshness:
SBA records through 2026-05-31; FDIC through 2026-03-31; page updated 2026-06-17.
Sources:
Public SBA 7(a) loan records; FDIC institution data (BankFind); CapBench lender and franchise enrichment.
Canonical:
https://www.capbench.com/franchises/set-the-stage
API:
https://www.capbench.com/api/public/franchises/set-the-stage
Methodology:
Sources & methodology
  • Informational only — CapBench does not confirm this entity is for sale, eligible for SBA financing, or approved by any lender.
  • Figures come from public records and CapBench methodology; verify before relying on them.
  • Financing figures are historical SBA loan records, not a current offer or franchise availability. Confirm SBA Franchise Directory listing with your lender before an LOI.

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CapBench analysis of public lending records, FY2020–present. Charge-off rate measured on the FY2020–23 cohort. Not affiliated with Set the Stage.

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